Boiler efficiency ratings are an important guide on how one can compare how much he will be saving if he chooses to upgrade his boiler. As environmental concerns continue to grow and the cost of living puts a higher pressure on people’s pockets, taking calculated action is important in helping you know how you can best save on your bills and lead a more comfortable and warmer life. We will compare different boilers in this blog, which can help you come to the conclusion of which boiler is best for your home.
Boiler Efficiency Ratings:
Boiler efficiency ratings go from A-G, with A being the most efficient. A rated boilers have an efficiency of 90% or above, while G is below 70%. An efficient boiler helps upgrade your home’s EPC rating, which can in the future help you secure grants from the government in order to further improve the efficiency of your home.
You can check the efficiency of your boiler by looking at the bottom side of it, or you can check the model and visit the online database here to check the efficiency of your boiler. The reason you would go through this trouble is to find out how much you will be saving by replacing your boiler for a more efficient condensing one. If your boiler is, for example, 80% efficient and your new condensing A-rated boiler is 99% efficient, then you will be saving 19% of your current annual bill. For many UK households, this easily exceeds £400 and continues to increase as energy prices continue going up. While new boilers can be a little bit expensive when installing, they are a good long-term investment, but what is better is that government grants are now available in order to help you secure a new boiler for free.
Getting A New Boiler for Free:
Government schemes from Energy Company Obligation (ECO4) and Free Boiler can help you secure the latest condensing boiler on the market for free. It is part of the government’s push to reduce carbon emissions and reach its Net Zero 2050 goal. The ECO4 scheme, now in it’s fourth phase, has increased funding to help you upgrade your home’s heating system, with free insulation and radiators available to eligible households. By filling out this form here, you will be able to check your eligibility. We will contact you back in less than 24 hours to let you know if you qualify for free home upgrades. If you are a homeowner and you claim benefits from the government, then you fall under the right eligibility criteria. Qualifying benefits include:
- Income-Based Job-Seeker’s Allowance
- Child Benefits
- Pension Guarantee Credit
- Pensions Savings Credit
- Housing Benefit
- Income-related Employment and Support Allowance
- Income Support
- Working Tax Credit
- Child Tax Credit
- Universal Credit
How We Can help:
Boiler efficiency ratings are important when upgrading your old boiler, but having a reliable installation and a boiler that does not need constant maintenance is also important. Do not get me wrong, maintenance is crucial to a well performing boiler, which is important if you want to bring your bills down, but only having to service it once a year makes a big difference. The wide availability of boiler parts and being able to easily find engineers who can fix your boiler are other positive points when replacing your boiler.
Home Energy Guide has helped thousands of customers find reputable energy grant companies. We pride ourselves on being able to make your home warmer and more comfortable. Contact us here, and one of our team members will come back to you in less than 24 hours to help see which options are best for you and help you secure a new A-rated boiler for free.